Juneteenth, or June 19, 1865, is considered the date when the last slaves in America were freed. For many African-Americans, it has come to symbolize what the Fourth of July symbolizes for all Americans ... freedom. [MORE] 1. Juneteenth in Jacksonville, Fl. - Provides basic information about celebration scheduled for June 14-17, 2001. 2. Anniston, AL. Juneteenth Heritage Festival - An emancipation celebration in Zinn Park. Includes information on program, Juneteenth history, and photos of past festivals. 3. Emancipation Proclamation - Time line of events that led up to the Emancipation Proclamation which abolished slavery in the United States. 4. Emancipation Proclamation (1863) - Text of Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation that abolished slavery in the United States. 5. Handbook of Texas Online: Juneteenth - History of the holiday that had its origins when Texas freed its slaves; includes a bibliography. 6. History of Juneteenth - From the Black Experience page of the Electronic Village. 7. Juneteenth USA Holiday - Explores the role Texas State Rep. Al Edwards played in making June 19th a state holiday. 8. Juneteenth World Wide Celebration - History of the holiday, registry of organizations and commemoration events in the U.S. and internationally, ideas on how to celebrate, products for sale, and other news and information. 9. Juneteenth: Real History - A personal reflection on the holiday and on Galveston. 10. National Association of Juneteenth Lineage - NAJL supports and provides resources for African American cultural awareness and community revitalization. Also supports and helps to organize festivals such as Juneteenth.

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